Veterinary Technician, Emergency

Ethos Discovery; Cockeysville (MD); On-site; USD 30,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

VetBloom access

CE allowance

Scholarship opportunities

License reimbursement

Paid time off

401(k) retirement

Uniform allowance

Employee assistance program

Pet discounts

Disability insurance

Life insurance

Job summary

Pet+ER, part of Ethos Veterinary Health, is seeking an Emergency Veterinary Technician to join our 24/7 emergency team in Hunt Valley, MD. RVT preferred but not required; schedule includes four 10-hour shifts with day and overnight options and rotating weekends/holidays.

You will work closely with Emergency Clinicians, perform phlebotomy, radiography, anesthesia monitoring, and in-house labs, while providing compassionate client care and maintaining high clinical standards.

Qualifications

• Certified, Registered, or Licensed Veterinary Technician preferred, but not required.
• Emergency or critical care experience preferred.
• Strong technical skills including phlebotomy, IV catheter placement, radiography, anesthesia monitoring, laboratory procedures, and patient care.
• Excellent communication and client service skills.
• Ability to think critically and thrive in a fast-paced emergency environment.
• A collaborative mindset and commitment to exceptional patient care.

Responsibilities

• Deliver exceptional nursing care for emergency and critically ill patients.
• Collaborate with Emergency Veterinarians to provide outstanding patient and client care.
• Perform safe, low-stress patient handling techniques.
• Obtain blood samples and perform in-house laboratory testing.
• Assist with diagnostic imaging, including radiographs.
• Administer medications and treatments accurately and efficiently.
• Support patient appointments and provide compassionate client education.
• Assist with anesthesia and endoscopy procedures.
• Monitor hospitalized, ICU, outpatient, and overnight specialty patients.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe environment for patients, clients, and team members.
• Demonstrate professionalism, dependability, and strong communication while working in a fast-paced emergency environment.
• Work closely with veterinarians, technicians, and support teams.
• Contribute to a positive, team-focused hospital culture.

Skills

Phlebotomy

IV catheter placement

Radiography

Anesthesia monitoring

Laboratory procedures

Patient care

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Education

CVT/RVT/LVT preferred

Tools

Radiography equipment

Laboratory equipment

Anesthesia machine

Job description

Veterinary Technician, Emergency

RVT Preferred, but not required

$22–28/hour
Full-time opportunity in Hunt Valley, Maryland
Schedule: Four 10-hour shifts (Monday–Thursday or Tuesday–Friday), with day and overnight opportunities available. Weekend and holiday rotation as needed.

Build your emergency and critical care career at a hospital where your technical skills make a meaningful impact every shift. At Pet+ER, you'll work alongside experienced Emergency Clinicians caring for high-acuity patients in a fast-paced, collaborative teaching hospital that empowers technicians to practice at the top of their skillset.

Why Join Pet+ER

At Pet+ER, part of Ethos Veterinary Health, we believe exceptional emergency medicine starts with exceptional teamwork. Our technicians work closely with Emergency Clinicians, taking an active role in patient management while receiving mentorship from experienced senior technicians who are committed to helping every team member grow.

As a state‑of‑the‑art, 24/7 emergency and critical care hospital, you'll gain hands‑on experience managing complex emergency cases while working in a supportive learning environment. Whether you're pursuing credentialing or advancing your emergency nursing skills, our leadership team is dedicated to helping you achieve your professional goals through mentorship, education, and career development.

In your day‑to‑day, you will:

• Deliver exceptional nursing care for emergency and critically ill patients.

• Collaborate with Emergency Veterinarians to provide outstanding patient and client care.

• Perform safe, low‑stress patient handling techniques.

• Obtain blood samples and perform in‑house laboratory testing.

• Assist with diagnostic imaging, including radiographs.

• Administer medications and treatments accurately and efficiently.

• Support patient appointments and provide compassionate client education.

• Assist with anesthesia and endoscopy procedures.

• Monitor hospitalized, ICU, outpatient, and overnight specialty patients.

• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe environment for patients, clients, and team members.

• Demonstrate professionalism, dependability, and strong communication while working in a fast‑paced emergency environment.

• Work closely with veterinarians, technicians, and support teams.

• Contribute to a positive, team‑focused hospital culture.

What You Bring

• Certified, Registered, or Licensed Veterinary Technician (CVT, RVT, or LVT) preferred, but not required.

• Emergency or critical care experience preferred.

• Strong technical skills including phlebotomy, IV catheter placement, radiography, anesthesia monitoring, laboratory procedures, and patient care.

• Excellent communication and client service skills.

• Ability to think critically and thrive in a fast‑paced emergency environment.

• A collaborative mindset and commitment to exceptional patient care.

Perks & Benefits

Benefits for this role may include health insurance (medical, dental, vision), retirement benefits, paid time off (including sick leave and vacation), short‑term and long‑term disability, and life insurance.

• Competitive compensation of $22–28/hour based on experience, credentials, and skill set.

• Health, dental, and vision insurance.

• CE allowance and professional development support, including free VetBloom (RACE‑approved CE) access.

• Veterinary Technician scholarship opportunities.

• VTNE and/or license reimbursement.

• Paid time off.

• Retirement savings options, including 401(k).

• Uniform allowance.

• Employee assistance programs.

• Employee pet discounts.

• Disability and life insurance.

Location Highlight

Located just north of Baltimore, Hunt Valley, Maryland offers a convenient blend of suburban living, scenic parks, and easy access to major metropolitan areas. It's an ideal location to build your emergency veterinary career while enjoying everything the Mid‑Atlantic region has to offer.

About Ethos Veterinary Health

Ethos Veterinary Health, part of the NVA Group, is where you come to practice world‑class medicine, and help shape what veterinary care becomes next.

Across our network of 140 specialty and emergency hospitals, science moves forward, standards are elevated, and innovation is put into practice every day. You’ll work alongside respected veterinary leaders in academic‑caliber hospitals designed for learning, teaching, and discovery.

Here, mentorship is a two‑way street. You’ll share your expertise, learn from others, and continue to grow, clinically, professionally, and personally.

At Ethos, you inspire hope, deliver exceptional care, and pursue veterinary medicine at its highest level, together.

Join Us

At Ethos, this isn’t just a job, it’s an opportunity to practice medicine at the highest level and help shape the future of veterinary care.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Ethos is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Ethos does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status or any other basis covered by appropriate law. All employment is decided based on qualifications, competence, merit, and business need.